Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Journey to Silius
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Tokai Engineering |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Tokai Engineering and published by Sunsoft, Journey to Silius arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.
Tokai Engineering also made Ripple Island and Bump 'n' Jump for the NES.
Journey to Silius is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Journey to Silius is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Journey to Silius cheats & codes
89 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXNGYLVG |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | PAOSOTLA |
| Start With 6 Lives | TAOSOTLA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PAOSOTLE |
| 1 Life After Continue | PEVIULLA |
| 6 Lives After Continue | TEVIULLA |
Journey to Silius walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Journey to Silius FAQ
When did Journey to Silius come out on the NES?
Journey to Silius was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Journey to Silius?
It was developed by Tokai Engineering and published by Sunsoft.
Is Journey to Silius multiplayer?
No. Journey to Silius is a single-player game.
How long does Journey to Silius take to play?
As an action game, Journey to Silius typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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